Day: October 10, 2023

Microplastics detected in clouds hanging atop two Japanese mountains

Posted on by Robin Edgar

[…] The clouds around Japan’s Mount Fuji and Mount Oyama contain concerning levels of the tiny plastic bits, and highlight how the pollution can be spread long distances, contaminating the planet’s crops and water via “plastic rainfall”. The plastic was so concentrated in the samples researchers collected that it is thought to be causing clouds Read more about Microplastics detected in clouds hanging atop two Japanese mountains[…]

New Fairy Circles Identified at Hundreds of Sites Worldwide

Posted on by Robin Edgar

Round discs of dirt known as “fairy circles” mysteriously appear like polka dots on the ground that can spread out for miles. The origins of this phenomenon has intrigued scientists for decades, with recent research indicating that they may be more widespread than previously thought. Fairy circles in NamibRand Nature Reserve in Namibia; Photo: N. Read more about New Fairy Circles Identified at Hundreds of Sites Worldwide[…]